Silicon Materials P.O. Box 334 Skøyen N-0213 Oslo, Norway Telephone: Telefax:

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1 Product Safety Information 1. Identification of the Product and Supplier Product name: Product application: Address/Phone No.: Contact person: REACH and CLP helpdesk: Emergency Phone No.: SioxX Zero Production of unshaped refractories Elkem AS, Silicon Materials P.O. Box 334 Skøyen N-0213 Oslo, Norway Telephone: Telefax: Dr. Bernd Friede, bernd.friede@elkem.no REACH Website: CLP Website: Hazards Identification Classification of the product: Hazard symbol/hazard pictogram: Symbol letter/indication of danger: Signal word: R-/H-phrases: S-/P-phrases: The product does not meet the criteria for hazard classification in accordance with Directive 1999/45/EC (DPD) and Regulation (EC) No1272/2008 (CLP). The product may contain small amounts of crystalline quartz (< 0.5 %). The amount of respirable crystalline silica (< 0.1 %) does not trigger hazard classification of the product. 3. Composition/Information on Ingredients Constituents CHEMICAL NAME CAS # EINECS # % w/w Silicon Dioxide (amorphous silica fume) Aluminium oxide (Al 2O 3) Various additives that do not trigger hazard-classification of the product Balance COPYRIGHT ELKEM AS /PSI/ENG Page 1 of 5

2 4. First Aid Measures Inhalation: Skin contact: Eye contact: Ingestion: Remove exposed person from dusty area. Fresh air. Wash contaminated skin with water and/or a mild detergent. Rinse eyes with water/saline solution. If discomfort persists, obtain medical attention. Not applicable. 5. Fire Fighting Measures The product is not combustible and there is no inherent risk of explosion. Extinguishing media: Not applicable. Depending on surrounding fire. 6. Accidental Release Measures Avoid exposure to dust of the product. Released material should be collected in suitable containers. 7. Handling and Storage Handling: Avoid dust generation. See section 8. Storage: Keep in a dry place away from hydrofluoric acid (HF). Not to be stored at temperatures near to or below 0 C. 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection A) Occupational exposure controls: Avoid inhalation of dust. Ensure good dust ventilation during use. Wear a CE-marked respirator according to EN 149 FFP 2S/3S during dust generating operations. Use protective gloves and eye protection. Facilities for eye flushing should be available. Occupational Exposure Limits (ACGIH 1), 2014): ACGIH TLV 8hr TWA 15 minute STEL Notations Substance [CAS No.] ppm mg/m 3 ppm mg/m 3 PNOS 2) (I) /3 (R) Aluminium metal [ ] and insoluble compounds (R) - - A4 Silica, crystalline (SiO2) Quarz * [ ] (R) - - A2 Cristobalite * [ ] (R) - - A2 1) American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists 2) Particulates (Insoluble or Poorly Soluble) Not Otherwise Specified. Amorphous silica fume is considered to be PNOS. Specific TLVs for the individual substances have not been established or have been withdrawn, respectively. (I) Inhalable fraction (R) Respirable fraction 496/PSI/ENG Page 2 of 5

3 B) Environmental exposure controls Target value and limit value for PM 10 and PM 2.5 (Directive 2008/50/EC): Averaging period Limit value By date PM10 One day 50 μg/m 3 1 January 2005 PM10 Calendar year 40 μg/m 3 1 January 2005 Target value PM2,5 Calendar year 25 μg/m 3 1 January 2010 Limit value PM2,5 Calendar year 25 μg/m 3 1 January 2015 Not to be exceeded more than 35 times a calendar year. 9. Physical and Chemical Properties Form: Powder Colour: Grey Odour: Odourless Solubility (Water): Insoluble/Slightly soluble Solubility (Organic solvents): Insoluble/Slightly soluble ph value (10 % dispersion): 9-10 Bulk density (kg/m 3 ) approx.: Stability and reactivity Conditions to avoid: Materials to avoid: See below Hydrofluoric acid (HF). Hazardous Decomposition Product(s): The product reacts with hydrofluoric acid (HF) forming toxic gas (SiF 4 ). Heating the product above 1000 C can result in the formation of crystalline SiO 2-modifications as cristobalite / tridymite which may cause pulmonary fibrosis (silicosis). 11. Toxicological Information The product does not meet the criteria for hazard classification according to Directive 1999/45/EC (DPD) and Regulation (EC) No1272/2008 (CLP). Acute effects: INGESTION: INHALATION: SKIN CONTACT: EYE CONTACT: Finely divided dust may cause mechanical irritation and dehydration of mucous membranes. Finely divided dust may cause mechanical irritation and dehydration of mucous membranes. Finely divided dust may cause mechanical irritation and dehydration. Finely divided dust may cause mechanical irritation and dehydration. 496/PSI/ENG Page 3 of 5

4 Chronic effects: Inhalation of dust from the product is considered to entail minimal risk of pulmonary fibrosis (silicosis). However, chronic obstructive lung disease is suspected following long term exposure (years) for concentrations above recommended occupational exposure limits. 12. Ecological Information The product is not characterised as dangerous for the environment. MOBILITY: PERSISTENCE: BIOACCUMULATION: ECOTOXICITY: The product is not mobile under normal environmental conditions. Not relevant for inorganic substances. Not relevant. The product does not meet the classification criteria for ecotoxicological endpoints in accordance with Directive 1999/45/EC (DPD) and Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 (CLP). 13. Disposal Considerations The material should be recovered for recycling if possible. This material is not classified as hazardous waste according to Commission Decisions 2000/532/EC and 2001/118/EC. Prior to disposal of large quantities of this material advice should be sought from the Environment Agency Office. 14. Transport Information UN - IMDG/IMO ADR/RID ICAO/IATA 15. Regulatory Information The text of this Product Safety Information is prepared in compliance with: - Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) and subsequent amendments. - Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, amending and repealing Directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/ /PSI/ENG Page 4 of 5

5 16. Other Information According to Chapter of the UN Globally Harmonised System of classification and labelling of chemicals (GHS), Article 58 (2)(a), and Article 59(2)(b) of (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP), which amends REACH article 31(1), safety data sheets (SDS) are only required for substances and mixtures that meet the harmonised criteria for physical, health or environmental hazards. Since this product does not meet these criteria, a SDS according to 453/2010/EC is not issued. In order to communicate relevant HSE-(health, safety and environmental-) information, this product safety information (PSI) is provided instead. In accordance with REACH article 31(5), safety data sheets shall be supplied in an official language of the Member State(s) where the substance or mixture is placed on the market. This obligation, however, only applies for hazard-classified products which require a formal SDS. Since this product is not hazard-classified, the product safety information (PSI) is, in accordance with current regulation, provided in English language only. REACH article 31(7) requires relevant exposure scenarios from the Chemical Safety Report (CSR) to be annexed to the SDS. However, according to REACH Annex I, section 0. (Introduction), subsection 0.6. no 4 and 5, exposure scenarios are only required for hazard-classified substances or mixtures. Since this product is not hazard-classified according to CLP, there is no requirement for exposure scenarios. Legal Disclaimer: The Product Safety Information (PSI) given is to the best of Elkem s knowledge and believed accurate and reliable as of the date indicated. However, no representation, warranty or guarantee is made to its accuracy, reliability or completeness. It is the user s responsibility to satisfy himself as to the suitability and completeness of such information for his own particular use. Literature references are available upon request. Changes from revision 00 to 01: New corporate address. Paragraph 2 in section 16. Updated ACGIH values. 496/PSI/ENG Page 5 of 5